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By BobbyDodd

June 5, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

I used the opportunity to upgrade into a better seat. But I will say this…I was willing to contribute a lot more to get a prime seat and they were not available when my turn came up. Thus, the plan must have worked!! Maybe more people will fail to renew next year. LOL

By gtfan

June 5, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

My group of 4 friends all had 4 tickets together in the new $200 section. All of us dropped 2 each. Think we’re actually each paying about $100 less total this year plus we didn’t donate any extra this year.

Oh yeah, and there was a $20 seat processing fee for the TECH fund which pi$$ed me off even more. I’ll have to pay another processing fee this month when I pay for the tickets.

They ticked off alot of people,

By GT Booster 4 Life!

June 5, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

I’m very confused. Where are the free cokes, hotdogs and Marta passes in this new plan?

Also, I was under the assumption that there would be some bonus charisma or dexterity points gained if we made the investment in the TECH Fund.

By George P. Burdell

June 5, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

The only reason the prime seats are drawing money is because its a chance for people who haven’t contributed the same number of years or dollars to usurp the seats away from long time supporters.

You can argue free market all day long and I’m a big believer in that as well. However, a lot of people contributed dollars and bought tickets over the years on the faith that the points system would reward them with the best seats. Now, those seats are basically going to go to the highest bidder and the dollars used to build up points are virtually worthless.

If you came into a large amount of money, under the old system you could make a one time contribution and that would reward you for better seat selection. Now, you’d be better off hanging on to every dollar you could, invest it and use the returns on the investment to pay your premium seating fee. I’m OK with either method, but my point is that they have changed the rules in the middle and it has ticked off a lot of long time supporters.

I do understand we have to stay financially viable but it seems like all of the college programs are getting further and further extended. Most ADs would tell you even the few programs that technically show a profit do so only because of reporting guidelines that ignore depreciation of facilites and other capital expenditures. Those items then have to be funded through capital campaign programs which will eventually lead to even higher costs for the average ticket holder. I also predict that now that the TECH Fund is established it will be expanded and there will now be an annual increase in the per ticket contribution.

For me it made no real difference. I stayed in the same section, got better seats and had to pay a little more donation but that is covered by friends who purchase their seats through me. However, the prior installment of premium seating ticked off a large number of long time fans that we may never get back. If we are trading long time fans for corporations , is the progam going to be better off?

By The Bees Knees

June 5, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

I can’t understand why the word TECH is capitalized in the marketing literature? Are they trying to appeal to older fans who need the ALL CAPS to see the word TECH from a distance?

I guess that makese sense as only the very elderly remember when we were relevant on the national stage. You know back in the good old days pre-face masks, desegregation and indoor plumbing.

By tdf

June 5, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Hey Bees Knees…the “TECH” in TECH Fund stands for:

Tradition Education Character Heart

It’s in the letter that the GT season ticket holders received.

It really should be called “The North Stands Fund” since that’s what got us in this mess.

By tdf

June 5, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

gtfan…

Don’t worry - if you paid a processing fee for the TECH fund, there’s no processing fee for your season tickets. That helps a little.

At least we’ll know that the folks sitting in the good seats are current supporters of Tech, and not just sitting in Grandpa’s seats.

By TexasWreck

June 5, 2007 6:48 PM | Link to this

I have season tickets at other colleges that I attended, including Nebraska and Texas. They both cost more than my Tech tickets until this year. I have Club seats so my costs at Tech are the same. I am sure this program really hurts sales to young alums and fans, as they can go to the sports bar and watch the games on TV, spending no money at Tech…. Oh, well, the world goes on but I am at my margin. Any of my ticket prices go up, I am out.

By GoGTJackets

June 5, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

I must say that my family has been very disappointed in the GTAA and the ticket office. The fact that A-T Fund statements were sent out before the end of 2006, we made our contribution, then we found out that the TECH Fund was the new, latest & greatest thing was quite a shock to us. I’m feel quite sure that the TECH Fund was already in the works when they mailed out the A-T fund statements. Why didn’t they hold off on the A-T Fund statements?

We have contacted personnel at the ticket office 6 times since March, the latest time being this week…I’m hoping they got it right this time.

I do not think that enough thought went into the plan and it has not been implemented well.

To my knowledge the points system has been only vaguely explained. From the information that I’ve been able to read about it, I have to agree with George P. that there is little concern showed in the new plan for the loyal contributor and season ticket holder.

By jabster

June 5, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

I dropped down from a $200 section to a $100 section in Upper West, and got better seats in the process IMO (worse field position, but no oxygen tank required—about 12 rows down closer). I kept all 3 of my seats.

But don’t get me started about the $150 parking passes…you’re going to see more cars in the front yards of every fraternity house on campus.

BTW, GTBooster4Life—what are charisma and dexterity points, and why should I care? Can I cash them in for frequent-flyer miles or something?

By 79

June 6, 2007 4:30 AM | Link to this

Chan is 0 and forever against you-know-who.We are paying him $1,00,000+ per year. Conclusion…..we are idiots

By Herman

June 6, 2007 7:08 AM | Link to this

Do our season ticket packages come with admission to the Tickle Piles?

By Ramblor

June 6, 2007 7:31 AM | Link to this

I tried to move to a higher priced area too and they were all full. I think it’s a good sign that the fan support is there. We’ll see if it continues into the future.

Thanks for asking for our opinion, Mike. I just hate that idiots like Herman come on here and try to ruin your survey.

By GT84

June 6, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

I am a fairly new non-Alum contributor (about 5 years). I have mixed feelings about the TECH Fund. My personal experience is this: my current seats are in a non-TECH Fund area. I was giving a pretty sizable donation to the AT-Fund in hopes that some day it would allow me to get betters seats. Well, now I don’t have to give anything and I can keep my current seats. Yes, I could use this opportunity to get better seats, but my seats are not horrible. Like someone else stated I was very upset that they sent out AT-Fund statements just before announcing the TECH Fund. I made a sizable donation just to find out a couple of months later that it didn’t matter anymore. I’m a bit concerned about this new $150 parking pass too…

By SCGTAlum

June 6, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this

Mike - why don’t you do your own investigative work instead of having all the whiners do it for you. Almost all of the comments so far here are from people that don’t understand the TECH Fund or the A-T points system. Go be a reporter, Mike, and dig out the actual facts on contribution amount, season ticket renewal rates, and the reasoning behind the decision to start this new program - especially in comparison to other D-1 programs that we “aspire” to compare ourselves to…. Right now, this is a hack way of writing a story…

By techgrad03

June 6, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

I had 2 tickets in lower west. Transferred into 4 better seats in a better section of lower west. So, I increased my number of seats, my donations, and got a better location out of it. Plan worked for me.

By Tech04

June 6, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

I traded my Tech season tickets for a life size doll of Captain Kirk. It was delivered to my parents basement yesterday.

By dowgie

June 6, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

I don’t need a free hot dog. If I want to see unwanted meat scraps left after the prime pieces were taken I’ll look at Tech’s ‘08 recruiting class.

By The Wreck

June 6, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

For all the people complaining, rumors out of the AA are that season ticket sales are set to surpass last year’s totals. Sounds like the only people commenting on this blog are the prototypical Tech fans who always find SOMETHING to complain about. Get over it.

By GTEE95

June 6, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

My friends and I passed on season tickets this year and decided to have a tickle pile to celebrate. While I will attend a few games, I really like the free Coke and hot dog promotion, I couldn’t attend a few games to the Star Trek conventions I plan on going to this year. With my weekends booked, the only game I know for sure I will attend will be our annual Thursday night game.

By gt96

June 6, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

I like the idea that I can surround myself with only Tech fans at games. We can reassure each other and tell each other it’s going to be alright. I just wish we could get a GT fan only restroom so I wouldn’t have to feel embarassed.

By gt96

June 6, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

GTEE95,

Any word yet on the Tickle Pile Fund packages? I’ve haven’t received my application. I can’t believe the AA is charging now but I guess they were getting so big they needed to regulate.

By gtfaculty

June 6, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

A lot of people may think this is sour grapes, but if you polled Tech faculty and employees, you would get a somewhat different view than the somewhat positive remarks here. The reason some good seats have been made available is that scores of faculty and staff are not buying tickets anymore.

When I came to work here 30 years ago (and I am an alumnus as well), we could buy football tix at 50% off as a fringe benefit. Then the rule was changed to a 20% discount. Now, we are still at the discount rate, but have to pay the contribution as well.

For someone such as I who has contributed to the school every year since graduation, bought tix for 30 years, and works at Tech on a daily basis, I don’t get many fringe benefits. We pay to use the gym on campus, we pay hundreds of dollars a year to park our cars, we pay more than most for our health insurance, and really don’t have many perks.

So, to be hit with this for many faculty was sort of the last straw. I hope you enjoy your better seats, courtesy of disgruntled Tech employees.

Go Jackets…I will watch them on TV, or walk down North Avenue and have my choice of seats (no contribution required).

By GT77

June 6, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

I dropped down from a $200 section to a $100 section in Upper West, and although the seats are technically as good, I may have in fact gotten better seats because I do not have such a close view of Chan screwing up our team.

Maybe they increased the fees to buy out Chan’s contract. Chan has got to go.

UNC, NC State, BC, and Miami all got new coaches. Why can’t we?

By gt4ever

June 6, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

I dont get it. We only sell out when another team’s fans buy up a large majority of the tickets, but they are going to raise ticket prices. Please dont believe anything you hear from the AA about how many tickets that have sold this year. All AA and pro sports teams lie about season ticket sales all the time. I gave up my tickets just because of the principle of the whole thing, and know many others that did the same.

By gt81

June 6, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

I am out as of last year after 25 years. The 1992 reshuffle ticked me off and the problem with bad season tickets pushed me over the edge. I bought full season tickets that were much better than what Tech offered without the surcharge. I am tired of being unresponsive Tech jail. I will buy my tickets again for less and continue to have better seats than I had for less money. Tech my my cash for years after I paid to go there. Love Tech hate the attidude in the past 2 regimes.

By David

June 6, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

I’m just upset because our seats we’re turned into student seats and now we have to move.

By James

June 6, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

I’m sure GTAA will have more funds to work with at the end of the season. Its just been disheartening to alot of fans that were able to by extra tickets in good seat locations. I know quite a few fans that were buying these extras and bringing friends and colleagues, introducing them to GT sports rather inexpensively, really trying to work for GTAA to grow the fan base. Now they can’t afford to do this. Lost opportunities.

But the financial situation just couldn’t wait any longer.

By JK

June 6, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

Hey gtfaculty,

There are plenty of people at Tech getting poled, so don’t worry. Oh, you meant surveyed? Not sure about that but from the looks of things, Tech fans prefer poles over polls.

By Sturge

June 6, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

I don’t care where I sit since I won’t have to watch Reggie Ball again. Speaking of whom, has he been cut from the Lions yet?

By Chris

June 6, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

Tech has always put the screws to anyone who wishes to park on campus. Students pay north of $500 for a parking permit. I understand limited space, but $150 for just home games is bordering on insanity.

Parking, be it Gameday or just another Wednesday, defies all logic and reason around Tech.

By SanDiegoJacket

June 6, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

Well here’s my story

I’ve lived outside of ATL for more than 30 years, hence I didn’t contribute to AT funds because I coudn’t go to the games.

Through the NMGT club I found a great GT contributor who has bought 10 tickets on the 50 yard line every year since……He was willing to transfer to me two tickets in section 107 on the aisle which is on the 45 yard line. I only have 72 points AT ; so now I am on the 45 yard line in the East stands; and I’m thinking I live on West Paces Ferry. I’m ecstatic!!! DRAD did good by me and we’ll wear the white and gold until I die. Way to go DRAD and Tucker!!!

By Mike Knobler

June 6, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

Thanks to the many people who responded. SCGTAlum, I did get some numbers, but numbers alone don’t tell the story, and this was a good way to fill in some of the gaps. The situation is far too complex for me to have explained it all in one newspaper article, but I have tried to let you and others know what appears to have happened and why. We’ll get a better feel for the situation when we look around the stands at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Sept. 15 at the BC game. (Samford won’t tell us much, attendance-wise.)

By Sabs

June 7, 2007 8:22 AM | Link to this

I wish I could have contributed to the TECH fund to upgrade, its just not in the budget right now. I was in a group with 20 other people in the upper north east stands, in the section right before you have to start donating to the TECH fund. About half of us moved and the rest stayed. Maybe in a couple years I can afford to move, but not bitter about it.

By A Tech Fan

June 7, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

San Diego Jacket’s situation is a perfect example of what I think is a flaw in the new plan.

Am I glad that we have a long time FAN in these prime seats? Absolutely! But he has given little in comparison to many others and has prime seats in our stadium. Seats that I (or anyone else with a large number of AT points) could have qualified for in a reseating, but were locked out from doing so by the ticket transfer option. In that respect many long time contributors got the short end of the stick.

By scooter11

June 7, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this

Mike: It’s sad that “Samford won’t tell us much, attendance-wise.” It’s the first game of the season, for cryin’ out loud, and all the excitement of the final 3 games of last season and the Heisman-like bowl performance of the new QB should have the tekkies frothing at the mouth with the hope for the new season. Of course, the thought of starting the season against some Bulldogs might give pause. But, hey, I saw in the paper this morning that a new pizza-and-ticket deal has been developed to bring random guys out of the bars who just might want to go see a tek football game. Now that’s the kind of ‘fans’ to go after - and no donation required. I guess that, with that plan coming directly from the office of the athletic director, we won’t hear any more badmouthing of UGA fans who never actually attended the university.

By GA Resident

June 7, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

Yea Scooter11, belittle everyone who did not attend Tech and make them feel that they would be looked down upon and unwelcome at your Tech football games. Thats the way to increase attendance! Well I went to college outside of GA so I did not attend UGA or GT, but I am welcome in Athens so that is where I will go on Saturdays to spend my money. You Tech snobs can go to hell.

By scooter11

June 7, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

GA Resident: I agree - all tek snobs can go to hell. I’m not one of them. You need to re-read. It’s those snobs who belittle YOU for being a UGA fan even though YOU didn’t attend. Now THEIR athletic department is devising plans to attract people who didn’t attend the institute. That has to be driving them crazy because it takes away one of their fan-base excuses for not filling the stadium. And I’m pleased that you join me in a full stadium in Athens on Fall Saturdays.

By atl

June 7, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Yikes! I didn’t go to UGA or GT either, but isn’t it the GT rub to boast about having such a great job? Well then pay up suckers and quit complaining about something that affects all fans universally. What is it, 6 games a year? All I’m reading here is a bunch of old timers whining about what tickets and seats are properly theirs. Like buying season tickets since 1985 somehow got them in on the ground floor, like it was Microsoft stock, and that younger fans should pay more for less. Why don’t I hear this kind of complaining from Athens? Have some fun and spend some money. If you don’t think tailgaiting with your school and colors is worth the money then stay home and nod your head along with Andy Rooney. Your place will be taken, I’m sure.

By Young Professional

June 7, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

Hey guys, does anybody know where I can get some cheap tickets to see some really crappy below average football? I’m from out of town and don’t know my way around here.

By JustMe

June 7, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this

I was a long-time season ticket holder to Tech football and basketball….

What turned me off was the high priced premium seats (at the 50 yard line, for example) that remained empty during most all of the games, while other like me sat in the nose bleed sections.

I think that Tech needs to incorporate another rule into their ticket contracts (basketball and football)….

“If you do not show up within 10 minutes after the game has started, you lose your right to your seat.”

Tech could then sell those seats and put bodies there so we don’t look like dorks for TV games!

By john

June 7, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

ALL I CAN SAY IS I WISH OUR TICKETS WERE THAT EASY TO GET AND SO CHEAP. HECK YOU MIGHT HAVE MORE TECH FANS THAN GEORGIA FANS AT YOUR STADIUM THIS YEAR. DID ANYBODY GO TO THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP. IT LOOKED EMPTY. WHAT A SHAME GO DOGS. 13 IN A ROW

By GODAWGS

June 7, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Hey JUST ME Trust me..Filling up the stadium will not stop most of you from looking like dorks………..

By JustMe

June 7, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

GODAWGS: Just as nothing will stop most of you from looking/sounding like red neck trailor trash?

By Young Professional

June 7, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

Any ideas? What about a college football team that never does anything of importance, gets trounced by its in-state rival on an annual basis, and hides behind purported academic superiority as an excuse? That’s the kind of football I’m looking for. Again, I’m new to the ATL so help me out.

By Normal Tech Guy

June 7, 2007 10:41 PM | Link to this

To Tech 04: Are you serious about the Captain Kirk doll? I am willing to trade you two 1978 blue lightsaber replicas for your “UNUSED” Captain Kirk blowup doll and 1 lightsaber for a “used” doll if you know what I mean.

By Tom

June 8, 2007 7:17 AM | Link to this

No big deal. As a season ticket holder for both FB and BB for over 30 years, the changes made were good for the future of Tech Athletics. When I sat down and did the math, the amount of my contribution to keep my 8 fifty yard line tickets and 4 mid court BB tickets was about the same. Dan, we appreciate your efforts to move our program forward. Chan, we are fortunate to have you rebuilding our program. GO JACKETS

By scooter11

June 8, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

JustMe: “Redneck” is one word, and “trailer” is spelled this way.

By steve

June 8, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

There are certain things that I budget for on a regular basis. One of the main things that I budget for annually is Tech Football and Basketball tickets. Those games are just things that I don’t want to miss, for almost any reason. It is obviously going to cost much more now to keep the seats I’ve had for many years, but I am also eager for our overall Athletic program to be in good financial shape, as well. If our donors have been lagging over the last several years, then maybe it’s time we do up the ante some. Having said that, I spoke with a gentleman who had been considered a Lifetime donor, due to a contribution he made many years ago, but is now being told he needs to contribute to the Tech Fund to keep his unbelievable seats in the West stands. He is seriously thinking about giving them up, as a result. So, there are 2 different points of view for you.

By Tech04

June 8, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Normal Tech Guy, How stupid do you think I am? I wouldn’t trade my Capt Kirk doll (new or used) for some replica of a light saber. I have enough light sabers to arm everyone in Bobby Dodd stadium!!

By Gordon

June 8, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

I dropped my tickets. I had 4 on the 50 yard line way up in the west stands. I would make the contribution to AT and then buy the tickets, and sell some of them to may parents or sister. We enjoyed getting together at the games. But this year they wanted $800 just to buy the tickets. That’s tough to swallow since at most games I can see empty seats, and at least 2 of the games each year were against nobodies (Army and Samford this year). I’ll just go buy tickets from a scalper if there is a game I really want to go to. I’ll miss my seats, but I still have my 4 basketball seats and don’t have to contribute to the Tech Fund to keep them. Unlike football, there are no bad seats there.

By jabster

June 8, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

OK, now that the mutts have shown up, it’s time for everyone to get out their bingo cards. Randomly put the following in the 24 spaces. Middle space is free. If you’ve ever played “Office BS Bingo” you know how the game works. Mark off each spot as someone mentions the following:

-Nerds -Geeks/Geek Squad -Techmites/Termites/Mites/Bugs/Sweat Bees -51-7 (five years ago!) -“UGA is just as tough as Tech” -Reuben Houston/Marijuana -Raid, Black Flag, or any other bug spray -Joke by Coke -Dungeons & Dragons -Hand Lotion -Star Wars -Star Trek -DragonCon -Free Hot Dogs & Cokes -Tickle Piles (WTF?) -“Gay” (includes “Gay-ley” and references to Midtown) -Asterisks or fractional national championships -Terrorists -Six in a Row -Disparaging remarks about Management majors -Reducing the size of BDS@HGF (20 years ago!) -O’Leary’s resume -“Count to Four” (maybe Reggie should have played for Colorado where you get five downs) -Flag Boy

By Normal Tech Guy

June 8, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

Jabster: The sad part is that most of what you posted is true. We are geeks and nerds but in Revenge of the Nerds, Gilbert ended up with the girl and Lamar won the javelin throw. I am a proud nerd and I wish you were too!

By gt97

June 9, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

Jabster, don’t pretend you don’t know about tickle piles. Yale has Skull and Bones, and now everyone knows about GT tickle piles. We don’t have to hide it anymore.

By Normal Tech Guy's Boyfriend

June 9, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

I too am proud to be a Yellow Jacket (I look stunning in yellow) and I always spend time with my boyfriend before I go to dress out for the game.

I look for Normal Tech Guy in the stands every time we follow that silly little car onto the field. Playing defensive tackle is fun but I would rather play center like I did in high school (for obvious reasons).

By Flag Boy

June 9, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

I’ve been dating Normal Tech Guy for years so you better “back off” my guy or I’ll shove a flag where the sun don’t shine but where I do.

By surfrider

June 9, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

I did’nt renew last time we were jilted when we had to pay in the early 2000’s. Loyalty works both ways in the sense after being a season ticket holder for over 20 years in thin years including years like 1980 (1-9-1) , 1981 (1-10), 1983 (3-8), 1987 (2-9), 1988 (3-8) and 1992 (5-6), 1993 (5-6), 1194 (1-10) and 1996 (5-6). We were promised improved seats with point accumulation over time. It worked until things changed under a previous regime of management. Combine that with a new coach and reinventing the wheel and boring offense I decide time and funds were more valuable. That said, with a new offense I may at some point decide to parachute back in near the top of the line.

By JustMe

June 9, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Young Professional….

How about a college team for you that regularly gets top 5 recruiting classes, but can never (or extremely rarely) produce anywhere near a top 5 team? Or, even produce a team that can defeat its conference rival, UFL?

Add to this that the majority of their ‘fans’ have never attended the school and consist primarily of redneck trailer trash that sleep with their cousins.

Add to this a program that regularly has NCAA infractions and their players are regularly in trouble with the law and rarely graduates any of their players.

Finally, a program that over charges for its football seats and then makes it darn near impossible to park or tailgate anywhere even though its located in a rural area.

Would that suit you better? I hope so because GA Tech doesn’t need you!

By Young Professional

June 10, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

Georgia Tech doesn’t need me? I beg to differ:

http://www.ajc.com/gatech/content/sports/gatech/stories/2007/06/06/0607marketing.html

Wow, what a joke. I think like everyone else with half a brain, I’ll go with Georgia. Its the flagship university of the state of Georgia and they don’t spend their time crying like babies, unlike some folks I know. Wawawawawawawa…UGA’s academics are easier….wawawawawawawawa……UGA doesn’t win a national title ever year….wawawawawawawa…..UGA can’t beat Florida. Cry baby cry. Get a tissue son and suck it up. I suppose UGA should switch to the ACC where 9-5 seasons get you a division championship and you only have to beat Wake freakin’ Forest to win the conference. Maybe then we’d have more top 5 finishes.

Georgia Tech=JOKE.

By Old Grad

June 10, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

I am an old grad who just moved back to Atlanta after 30 years. Although I have contributed to Roll Call and AT I havn’t had season tickets and thus could not get good seats. I have the money and I really improved my seats. The rest of you need to check out what other schools require, quit complaining, and step up.

By JustMe

June 10, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Young Professional,

You did get one thing right: you and UGAG fans have “half a brain.” I guess that is what’s required for an adult to bark like a flea infested dog on a Saturday afternoon.

Do you even know what it means to be the “flagship” university of GA? I very much doubt it, otherwise you won’t be so proud of it.

BTW, you are on a GA Tech blog. If you want to cry about UGAYs short-comings, you need to go over to the UGAY blog.

If you are trying to speak down about GA Tech’s finish last year…. at least Tech went to the conference championship game. That is more than “the top 5 recruiting classes” of UGAY can say!!!!

And UGAY doesn’t need to think about switching to the ACC. The ACC won’t lower themselves to accept UGAY - in terms of academics, ethics, etc. The ACC is regularly ranked at the end of each year ahead of the SEC in football, so why should the ACC lower their standards?

Young Professional = JOKE!!!

By GoldSeater

June 10, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Dan’s made the right move at the right time. A dollar today is worth more than the $100,000 that you gave me yesterday because the $100,000 went to build O’Leary’s North End Stands.

Dan is not screwing anybody. Dave Brainless and George O’Leary made the poor decision. What really hurt was George dumping Tech and ND dumping George.

Where is the $1,000,000 that he supposedly owed Tech for breaking the contract?

By JustMe

June 10, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

GoldSeater, I have no problem with charging more for seats to increase revenue. I do have a problem with the people buying those seats not showing up for the games. That makes me very angry when those without the money do want to go to the games and cannot. Those seats remain empty for no reason.

I stopped buying my season tickets because every game, there were so many empty seats at the 50 yard line while the cheaper seats were packed. It just doesn’t make sense.

To solve this problem, the ‘powers that be’ need to add a rule that says if you are a no-show after 15 minutes after the start of the game, you lose the right to your seat and anyone else can buy it or move into it. They did something like this for basketball, but I think they waited until halftime and that is too long. If people want their seats, their butts should be in those seats at kick off of the first half - not the second half!

By Nikki

June 11, 2007 5:52 AM | Link to this

Shouldn’t the North Avenue Trade School be trying to get people to show up for the games before they start jacking up ticket prices?!

By Rob

June 11, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

Get rid of Gailey and get rid of the problem.

By JustMe

June 11, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Two more bulldogs football players arrested today - maybe they can get an NCAA allowance to increase the number of recruits to account for all of their arrests? ROFLMFAO!!!!!

Way to go bullpups! You make the State of GA proud!

By S Alford

June 13, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

I had very good GT tickets for years and let someone else buy them in my name. Because I live out of town I go to few games. The former user of my tickets took them over along with the contributing obligation. I still contribute as much as before!

By Robert

June 13, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

I dumped my tickets after 6 years of having them. I live 3 hours away, and I would’ve renewed them if they stayed the same price, but $150 a seat didn’t make sense for me to renew them. Stupid move on tech’s part.

By Todd

June 18, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

I was a season ticket holder for 10 years but have only been able to make it to 1-2 games the past 3 seasons. The new tiered Tech Fund made my decision to drop them easier. Of course, I will still make it back to Tech for Homecoming. Although I did not want to give up my tickets, the tiered structure is the right way to go.

By abuice

June 19, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

How about Tech beating thUGA before you raise the $$$ issue. If they would have beat thUGA last year I could understand, or even the year before, but LOSE 6 IN A ROW TO THUGA AND WANT MORE $$$????? Make you buy your way in to tickets after starting your worst quaterback for 4 years??? Doesn’t make a lot of sense. Three game package anyone!!!!